Hawkeye Mfg FishTrax FT1PXC User Manual

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To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free
operation of your product, please read this
manual carefully before using this product.
INTRODUCTION TO FISHTRAX™ INTELLIGENT SONAR
FishTrax™ Intelligent Sonar uses SONAR sound waves to detect
depth, locate fish, and define bottom contour, composition and
structure. Using specialized microprocessors, these sound waves
are generated by the FishTrax™ display and sent to the
FishTrax™ Sonar Sensor (Transducer). The sonar sensor, acting
first as a “speaker”, emits these sound waves as a series of
pulses. Then, microseconds later, the sonar sensor switches to
a “microphone” and listens for the return of the pulses as they
bounce off of objects in the water column (referred to as
“echoes”). The “echoes” are sent back to the display where,
using proprietary algorithms in the FishTrax™ software, they are
analyzed for location, size, and composition. These signal are
then arranged by FishTrax’s™ Human Interface Software and
displayed in an easy to understand manner on the VirtuView™
HD Color Display.
Model No. D10D
OPERATION MANUAL
FishTrax™ 1C Fish Finder (FT1PXC)

Hawkeye Mfg FishTrax FT1PXC Specifications

General

Brand	Hawkeye Mfg
Model	FishTrax FT1PXC
Category	Fish Finder
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION TO FISHTRAX™ INTELLIGENT SONAR

SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTES, NOTICES, AND CAUTIONS

Explains symbols for warnings, notices, and information.

PARTS SUPPLIED IN PACKAGING

FISHING PLATFORM CONFIGURATION

INITIAL SETUP

ADJUSTING THE SONAR SENSOR FLOAT

USING THE SONAR SENSOR WITH THE FLOAT

Instructions for deploying the sonar sensor and float assembly into the water.

REMOVING THE SONAR SENSOR FLOAT

USING THE SONAR SENSOR FROM A BOAT, KAYAK, CANOE OR FLOAT TUBE

Details five methods for using the fish finder with various watercraft and platforms.

USING THE FISHTRAX™ 1C THROUGH A BOAT HULL

USING THE FISH FINDER FOR ICE FISHING

USING THE VARIABLEZONE™ WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR

GETTING TO KNOW THE FISHTRAX™ 1C

UNDERSTANDING THE VIRTUVIEW™ LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

Explains the various elements displayed on the fish finder's screen.

UNDERSTANDING THE BUTTONS

Identifies and describes the function of each button on the fish finder unit.

TURNING THE FISH FINDER ON/OFF

SETTING THE FISH FINDER IN SIMULATION MODE

Guide to activating and using the fish finder's simulation mode for learning.

FISHTRAX™ 1C OPERATING MODES

FISHTRAX™ SONAR FREQUENCIES

ZOOM BOTTOM TRACKING

Explains how to zoom in on the bottom contour for detailed analysis.

SONAR ZOOM VIEWS AND MODES

TO ENGAGE THE MANUAL ZOOM

Steps to manually adjust the zoom position and depth range on the display.

TO ENGAGE THE AUTO ZOOM

Steps to set the zoom feature to automatically track the bottom.

ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING THE FEATURES

SONAR FEATURES

Lists adjustable features related to sonar operation like sensitivity and depth.

SETUP FEATURES

Lists adjustable setup parameters such as backlight, volume, and units.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Lists advanced settings including color schemes, noise rejection, and language.

ADJUSTING THE DETAIL DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH RANGE DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN

ADJUSTING THE UPPER & LOWER LIMITS

FISHTARGET™ SYMBOLS AND DEPTH

DEPTH CURSER

ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

Instructions on how to adjust the screen's backlight intensity.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

UNITS OF MEASURE

How to set display readings to English (Ft, °F) or Metric (M, °C).

DISPLAY SCROLL SPEED (CHART SPEED)

AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION OF THE PRESENCE OF FISH

How to enable an audible alarm when fish are detected.

SHALLOW WATER DEPTH ALARM

BATTERY ALARM

MENU TRANSPARENCY

Adjusts the transparency of dialog boxes for better screen visibility.

KEEL OFFSET

SONAR CHART MODE (COLOR SCHEME)

SURFACE CLARITY

Adjusts filter to reduce surface clutter noise from algae and aeration.

NOISE REJECTION (CLUTTER REDUCTION)

MENU LANGUAGE

Selects the display language for the device's menus.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SONAR CROSS TALK

Addresses interference issues between multiple sonar units.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

REPLACEMENT PARTS

WARRANTY

Details the 2-year limited warranty and registration process for the device.